20 Years of Fallout

Fallout boys! Did you know 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Fallout game franchise?  Yes, it's that post-nuclear role playing game started as a PC game until it evolved into the ones we are familiar with, right up to the critically-acclaimed Fallout 4 the world's been raving about. Last survivors of the vault, time for a brief history lesson on the franchise that makes us prepare in an event of a nuclear hell broke loose in retro style.

Fallout

Fallout (PC/1997) - Developed by Black Isle Studios, the first Fallout game was launched by Interplay in late September 1997 and it was in the form of a Western-style role-playing game where players click onto a particular object to interact with. As the sole survivor of the vault, players have to  find effective means to survive the wasteland and it's not just combat, survival, and crafting that you had to worry about in Fallout, it's the communication with the other characters to worry about as one mistake from your mouth could be fatal.

Fallout 2 (PC/1998) - Sequel to last year's game, Fallout 2 is set 80 years after their first step towards the wastelands as players will venture across the wastelands as the descendant of the previous games' sole survivor. As the new sole survivor, they will have to venture towards the wastelands to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save their village. But don't count on getting it too easy because throughout the course of your adventure, it takes skills and traits to survive the wasteland and complete the ultimate objective.

Fallout Tactics (PC/2001) - Spinoff to the Fallout games, this post-nuclear tactical combat game puts you in command of the Brotherhood of Steel as you explore various environments and battle against mutants and raiders as one of the nine different solider types to control.

Fallout 3 (PC/PS3/XBOX 360/2008) - With the Fallout games now fall under Bethesda's control, it's now better than ever with Fallout 3. Now evolved into a first-person shooter RPG, players pit their role as the sole survivor as they will step out from the comforts of Vault 101 and into the wastelands in search of their father, who defied the Overseer and left the Vault for good. Survival aside, its unique mechanics made this Fallout game one of the reasons to waste their time with, toying around with their post-nuclear sandbox.

Fallout New Vegas (PC/PS3 XBOX 360/2010) - As a follow-up to 2008's Fallout 3, New Vegas takes all the signature Fallout moments we love to the post-nuclear Vegas as players battle their way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland to the neon drenched Vegas Strip, with a cast of characters, factions, and mutants along the way. You can either go by yourself of join a faction to reap the rewards, it's your choice.

Fallout Shelter (iOS/Android/2015) - Wondering what is like to live in the vaults from the Fallout games? This highly addictive app game puts you in charge as the overseer as you will manage the shelter dwellers by whatever means necessary. Feed them, build establishments, defend from Raiders, anything you want in the name of building the most inhabitable vault ever imagined.

Fallout 4 (PC/PS3/PS4/XBOX One/XBOX 360/2015) - The much awaited installment to the Fallout series, created by the same people that brought you the previous Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, was launched two years ago and it promises to be their most ambitious Fallout title to date. Fallout 4 features the next generation of open world gaming as players, both recurring veterans and battle-shy newcomers, take on the role of a survivor from Vault 111 as they venture through the nuclear-stricken wasteland and be whoever they want to be thanks to the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L system.

Happy 20th anniversary to the Fallout games and all of the sole survivors that made the wasteland their living playground since 1997. Be sure to keep an eye out on Fallout 4 VR coming soon on the PC.

*Brought to you by Vault-tec

Fallout 4's Rocket 69 is coming to FM6

Fallout 4's Chryslus Rocket 69 in FM6 

Fallout boys in the world, rejoice! Because following last year's announcement about the XBOX One-exclusive Forza Motorsport 6 game collaborating with Bethesda's recently launched Fallout 4 (got your special Pip-boy designed Ford F100?), the long-awaited arrival of the special machine as seen in the world of Fallout, the Chryslus Rocket 69 is coming to Forza Motorsport 6.

With its jet fighter-inspired cockpit, single-speed gearbox, and bizarre performance that rockets through speeds at over 200mph, way once reserved for army space rangers, the Rocket 69 adds a little Fallout charm in the world of Forza.

Fallout 4's Chryslus Rocket 69 is listed as an event car so if you want to get your hands at this special Fallout machine, made possible by the wicked folks from Bethesda, pick up a copy of Forza Motorsport 6 and/or Fallout 4 XBOX One game between now until the end of April and wait for the DL code to be sent via XBOX Live message beginning early May. Or, if you have already played either Forza Motorsport 6 or Fallout 4 prior to the announcement, expect DL codes for the special Fallout car to arrive within a week.

URL: http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm6_fallout4_chryslus

Fallout 4

Fallout 4 (PS4)

Fallout 4 (XBOX One)

Fallout boys in the world, rejoice because the much awaited installment to the Fallout series, created by the same people that brought you the previous Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is now here and it promises to be their most ambitious Fallout title to date. Fallout 4 features the next generation of open world gaming as players, both recurring veterans and battle-shy newcomers, take on the role of a survivor from Vault 111 as they venture through the nuclear-stricken wasteland and be whoever they want to be thanks to the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L system.

Because every Fallout player is very special in any way, the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system allows them to customize their very own character based on Strength, Perception, Energy, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. Be who you want to be but ask yourself before heading out in the nuclear wastelands, what makes you SPECIAL? Yep, it's that question those old-school clips from Vault-Tec would ask but anyway, be yourself and do whatever you want by challenging yourself with main missions, side missions, and tons of challenges that will keep you hanging for longer. Well, not here because with atomic radiation plaguing through the wastelands, you'd better check your trusty Pip-Boy what you're doing now or best to rely on your survival instincts for endurance.

Since this game is ushered to the age of next-gen gaming, the next-generation graphics and lighting engine truly brings this game come to life but sometimes, it can be a so-so depending on which TV you are playing with. No matter which HD TV you're playing with, the graphics still doesn't cut the mustard but whatever, its the gameplay that is worth redeeming with.

As much as you enjoy customizing your character from the start, one thing that is worth redeeming in Fallout 4 is its most advanced crafting system ever. Not only you can craft new weapons, armor, and other objects, but you can even build and manage entire settlements in the wastelands. Now that's intelligence well-used for survival.

When engaging combat against enemies, raiders or mutants alike, you can try slowing it down with the help of the brand new VATS or Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, allowing you to choose your attacks and try aiming on the weak points or if you're in the subject of agility, you can take down multiple enemies in VATS. Of course, there are many ways to take down the enemy but use caution however because ammunition is very scarce in the world of Fallout so try whatever means necessary to defeat or avoid enemies.

There are many ways to do in the world of Fallout 4 but how you live it up is up to you because only you can decide the fate of the great nation you're standing now at your own risk. Remember though, you are not alone.

So, what's to like about Fallout 4? The gameplay that will keep you longing for hours, the new crafting system, the new VATS system, and the many ways to enjoy the latest installment. What's not to like is the storyline, the graphics that looked so-so, the BGM, and the complexity that even your starter equipment couldn't cut it. Still, it's been the installment worth the wait after almost seven years and it's well fit for next-gen gaming consoles like the PS4 and XBOX One.

Oh, and you can avail for the Season Pass for $29.99 because expect more things to come in the world of Fallout 4. And as always, Fallout boys, welcome home and good luck enjoying your open-world adventures in the desolate landscape. Come on, Vault Boy's waiting for your calling.

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